The struggle of lackluster surf is real. Thats why Britt Merrick created the SolutionCIs most adaptable small-wave shortboard yet.We were hearing from friends on the East Coast that they needed something grovely, even more grovely than Better Everyday, explains Britt. And I felt the same based off the waves we have here most of the year. Designed for days when the surf is soft and unmotivating, The Solution blends glide, paddle power, and versatility, so youll want to paddle out even when the conditions are less than desirable.A fuller outline with a rounded tail increases planing area and drive through flat sections, while a single-to-generous double concave keeps the board quick, lively, and free underfoot. Britts new rocker and outlinedeveloped during an R&D trip to Mexicomake the Solution friendly for both neutral and front-foot stances, letting you generate speed even in the weakest of waves.The Solution is a step-down shortboard we suggest be ridden 2 shorter than your Better Everyday dims, which puts it perfectly at the lower end of your quiver range. Straight away, the team noticed the solid glide and paddling in flat water, and off the front foot the speed was felt instantly. Even for big guys like Jacko Baker.The five-fin setup lets you dial in its riding characteristics to your liking. Reef Heazlewood called it the best board hes ever had in small waves, and hes running his as a thruster. add Britt. Ive been riding it mostly as a quad, but its equally fun as a thruster or 2+1 depending on the conditions.Whether youre chasing glide, speed, or flow, the Solution delivers performance no matter how weak the conditions are that you pull up on. Adding to that are playful details, like Bigfoot, aliens, UFOs, and more, hidden in the logo art and custom tails patches, which adds character to a board built for serious small-wave surfing.The Solution has already landed in a surf shop near you, or you can check it out here: https://cisurfboards.com/products/the...

Watch CI's new Solution model fly in the conditions it was created for. This is from two back-to-back raw and uncut sessions of Reef Haezlewood in Japan.

Watch a raw, uncut session of Cam Richards riding the all-new Mikey February Shorty. This sleek looking thruster marks a return to Mikeys high-performance shortboarding roots. From his early amateur days in South Africa to his time on the WSL Championship Tour, Mikeys foundation has always been precision surfing. Developed with Britt Merrick, this model carries his signature Swirl Hex and has become a go-to for many of our WSL tour surfers.In feel, Mikeys Shorty sits between the Two Happys user-friendliness and the 2.Pros high-performance sharpness, emphasizing the flow and freedom of both. Youll want to size this model as you would a normal shortboard.The Shortys staged rocker creates balanced drive and control, suiting both front- and back-footed surfers with a large sweet spot. A subtle hip near the fins tightens turns and quickens response in the pocket. The high-performance outline delivers clean speed and release without losing flow, while foiled rails maintain sensitivity. Beneath, a single-to-double concave runs from front foot through the fins for lift, control, and seamless rail-to-rail transitions. STOCK DIMENSIONS 58 x 18 x 2 3/16 23.6L 59 x 18 3/8 x 2 24.8L 510 x 18 5/8 x 2 5/16 26.2L 511 x 18 7/8 x 2 3/8 27.6L 60 x 19 1/8 x 2 7/16 29.1L 61 x 19 x 2 30.4L 62 x 19 x 2 9/16 32.0L 63 x 19 7/8 x 2 5/8 33.7L 64 x 20 1/8 x 2 36.3L 66 x 20 x 2 7/8 39.6LSee more on Mikey's Shorty here

Meet the all-new Mikey February Shorty. This sleek looking thruster marks a return to Mikeys high-performance shortboarding roots. From his early amateur days in South Africa to his time on the WSL Championship Tour, Mikeys foundation has always been precision surfing. Developed with Britt Merrick, this model carries his signature Swirl Hex and has become a go-to for many of our WSL tour surfers.In feel, Mikeys Shorty sits between the Two Happys user-friendliness and the 2.Pros high-performance sharpness, emphasizing the flow and freedom of both. Youll want to size this model as you would a normal shortboardThe Shortys staged rocker creates balanced drive and control, suiting both front- and back-footed surfers with a large sweet spot. A subtle hip near the fins tightens turns and quickens response in the pocket. The high-performance outline delivers clean speed and release without losing flow, while foiled rails maintain sensitivity. Beneath, a single-to-double concave runs from front foot through the fins for lift, control, and seamless rail-to-rail transitions.Refined power with range, Mikeys Shorty channels his signature style from lined-up points to punchy beach breaks.STOCK DIMENSIONS58 x 18 x 2 3/16 23.6L59 x 18 3/8 x 2 24.8L510 x 18 5/8 x 2 5/16 26.2L511 x 18 7/8 x 2 3/8 27.6L60 x 19 1/8 x 2 7/16 29.1L61 x 19 x 2 30.4L62 x 19 x 2 9/16 32.0L63 x 19 7/8 x 2 5/8 33.7L64 x 20 1/8 x 2 36.3L66 x 20 x 2 7/8 39.6LAvailable now at your local surf shop or here

Our Channel Islands66 Traveler Wheeled Quadis built to handle everything you need for a trip and then some. In this video, Charly Quivront breaks down how he turns a bag designed forthree to four boardsinto a clean haul ofsix. Pro dimensions definitely help, but it is still an impressive pack-out.Charly walks through how he preps, protects, and stacks his boards for travel, along with his pads, leashes, and wetsuits.The boards in his bag include:68 Taco Grinder65 Goldie63 Goldie61 Pipe Rook60 CI Pro Step Up511 CI ProBuilt with durability and protection in mind, the Traveler Wheeled Quad is designed to shield boards from the elements and the realities of travel. Smooth-gliding wheels make navigating airports and terminals easier, while smart internal features keep boards secure and organized throughout the trip.Features:Fits 3 to 4 boards20mm padded sidewalls and top and bottom rails10mm padded top and bottomWeatherproof materialsYKK corrosion-proof zippersTie-down loops on the sidewall for securing to a vehicle roofHeavy-duty Easy Glide wheel systemQuick-access stash pocketInternal board compression strapsInternal board dividersMultiple grab points for ease of useAvailable sizes:510, 66, 74, 80Find one at your local surf shop or see more details here:https://cisurfboards.com/products/traveler-wheeled-quad

Rolo (Rolando Montes) enjoying an easygoing day in Bali on the Dumpster Diver 2, built with Spine-TekAbout the Dumpster Diver 2: The idea for this board came when Dane Reynolds was riding his original Dumpster Diver while filming the Out of the Rafters edit for Chapter 11 last year. He was tripping on how tiny and short the Dumpster Diver felt and wanted to build a longer, modernized version that still tapped into the magic of the original.The DD2 features a wider nose and tail, increased nose and tail rocker, and a more subtle single concave. These updatesalong with other refinementsallow the board to perform across a wider range of conditions and let you surf as hard as you think you do. Dane also designed a dedicated fin set for the DD2, offering a slightly 2+1 feel and working well across other designs. Ride the DD2 1-2" shorter than your Better Everyday.Find more on the Dumpster Diver 2 here:https://cisurfboards.com/products/dum...

Watch Mikey February sink into a long, cruisy raw session on the North Shore of Oahu. He was there filming the final episode of Stabs Acid Test and slipped away for a palette-cleanser with his Twin Pin that knows so well. This board has become his benchmark for feel. Cameos from Michael and Mason Ho, Kuio Young and Shilo Tennberg.About Mikeys Twin Pin:This versatile twin-finned pintailshaped by Britt Merrick with Mikeydelivers all the speed and freedom of a twin with enough hold and projection that you wont miss a third fin. Built as an all-rounder, the Twin Pin shines from everyday surf to double-overhead walls.A flat-to-roll-to-vee bottom keeps the board buttery yet dependable. Low rails mean most riders go about 1/8" thicker than their standard shortboard. It pairs best with Britts custom twin template, sitting between a keel and upright for the right mix of drive, hold, and maneuverability.Mikey (normally on a 6'0" shortboard) likes his Twin Pins at 5'9" and 5'11". Dane Gudauskas rides his at shortboard length for Trestles, and Britt prefers his a bit longer for Rincon.More on the Twin Pin:https://cisurfboards.com/products/twin-pinRecommended fins: the BMT template, designed with Mikey for this board:https://cisurfboards.com/products/britt-merrick-twin-fin

Shane drops the 3rd part of his Nimrod series, featuring a mix of turns & tubes gathered around home and CaliforniaFilmed by: Hunter Martinez, Mini Blanchard, Lyle Greer, Ian Thurtell and Raisedbysummerstudios

Watch this surf trip to Indo with our Channel Islands team riding the full CI Happy Family surfboard quiver. From step-downs to performance shortboards to step-up and travel boards, see how each model performs in Indonesia's variety of conditions.Our Happy Family was built to be the ultimate quiver, designed to handle the full range of waves youll find anywhere in the world. On this CI Team trip to Indo, watch Cam Richards, Peter Mel, Shun Murakami, Kyuss King, and Kian Martin put all four models through their paces: Better Everyday (step-down daily driver), Two Happy (high-performance shortboard), Big Happy (performance board for bigger bodies), and Happy Traveler (step up/travel surfboard)What makes the Happy Family unique is how Britt Merrick shaped a consistent feel across the lineseamless rocker curves and balanced performance that let you step up or down between models as conditions change, without losing flow or familiarity.Dig deeper into each board via links below: Better Everyday Two Happy Big Happy Happy Traveler

When the waves get heavy, your board needs to step up. Thats exactly what the CI Pro Step Up was made for.In our latest YouTube video release, Britt Merrick shares the full design story behind our go-to performance board for powerful surfhow it evolved from the popular CI 2.Pro (Stab in the Dark winner), why our team trusts it when its pumping, and how it fits into your quiver.Built with the same proven rocker and contours as the CI 2.Pro, the Pro Step Up has been lengthened and refined for added hold, paddle power, and control in steeper, more critical conditionsall without losing the quick, responsive feel of your everyday shortboard.Where it fits in your quiver: More advanced than the Happy Traveler More versatile than The Goldie (our barrel-specific board) Ideal for solid surf at home or on the roadTeam-tested in Hawaii, Indo, and beyond with Barron Mamiya, Joao Chianca, Parker Coffin, Lakey Peterson, Imaikalani De Vault, Cam Richards, Milla Brown, Liam Turner, and many more.From WSL heats to strike missions, the CI Pro Step Up has become a trusted favorite for surfers pushing their limits in consequential waves.Recommended sizing:Ride it 24 inches longer than your standard CI 2.Pro, Pro, or Two Happy to maintain that same familiar feel when the surf steps up.Find CI Pro Step Up at your local surf shop or here